Synonyms of imaginative

imaginative

adjective

i-'ma-jə-nə-tiv 

1

as in inventive

having the skill and imagination to create new things

an imaginative child who is always writing short stories about her pet cat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• creative
• innovative
• talented
• innovational
• ingenious
• original
• gifted
• clever
• originative
• prolific
• innovatory
• inspired
• resourceful
• Promethean
• generative
• fertile
• productive
• fruitful
• fecund
• germinal

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• unoriginal
• imitative
• uninspired
• unproductive
• uninventive
• infertile
• talentless

2

as in innovative

showing a noteworthy use of the imagination and creativity especially in inventing

found an imaginative gadget that can grind the beans and heat the water to brew coffee

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inventive
• innovative
• creative
• clever
• ingenious
• artful
• practical
• useful
• sophisticated
• adventurous
• convenient
• original
• intelligent
• visionary
• fresh
• novel
• neat
• complex
• handy
• smart
• expert
• groundbreaking
• adroit
• dexterous
• gimmicky
• deft
• nifty
• handsome
• gadgety
• tricky
• cleverish
• brainy
• sharp

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unimaginative
• uncreative
• dull
• pedestrian
• pedantic
• stodgy
• derivative
• hackneyed
• unoriginal
• useless
• impractical
• canned
• assembly-line
• cookie-cutter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of imaginative

There were a lot of old lamps, some of which had imaginative and peculiar designs, though many were also just plain ugly. — Lydia Davis, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2026

Both of France’s sons seem to appreciate imaginative play over messing around with action figures, something that makes perfect sense given France’s own love for the arts. — Marah Eakin, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

One of the great melodists of the rock era taking up bass, however, gave us dozens of richly imaginative and memorable basslines. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 8 Sep. 2026

Researchers who studied milk from cockroaches and analyzed soil health using underwear received Ig Nobel prizes celebrating unusual and imaginative contributions to science. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026